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[Bruce Murden]

Here's another view of the mystery succulent from Balboa Park. I was going for the rim light effect on the leaves, and liked getting some of the texture within the leaves as well.

Nikon D80, Nikkor 105mm f/2.8, ISO 100, f/36, 1/8s, backlit. GS conversion and slight warm tone in LR2.

[Grady Weed]

I think you made your oint on the rim light, especially on the two front leaves. Good texture on the two front ones as well.

[Gus Cobos]

Very good composition Bruce,
I like the texture and contrast...your desired effect comes across loud and clear...good show...:cool:

[Michael Pancier]

love the lines and curves and the detail in the image. Might consider a version with traditional silver/gelatin effect ....

[denise ippolito]

Bruce, you have a very nice composition and you don't need any advice from me- but I will say that the slight bend of the leaves at the bottom of the photo makes it perfect for me!

[Alfred Forns]

Just perfect for me Bruce I like the repeating patterns and lighting Appealing and beautiufl !!

[Julie Kenward]

Me, too. The lighting is to die for. It totally draws my eye in and around the plant. I bet this would look good as a traditional silver gelatin as well.

[Bruce Murden]

For comparison, here is the same image without the warm toning

[Dave Mills]

Bruce, I like them both but the second one has more appeal to me personally. To my eye there is a bit more contrast but that could be due to the greyish nature of the image. Good job!!